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Electronics Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Electronics Retailers Expanding Nationwide ABC Warehouse Group trades as Mickey Shorr at 15 locations throughout MI. The electronics stores, specializing in radar detectors and remote starters, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jim Meinerhagen, ABC Warehouse Group, Mickey Shorr, One Silverdome Industrial Parkway, Pontiac, MI 48343; 248-335-4222, Fax 248-335-2568.
Queen City TV & Appliance Co. trades as Queen City TV & Appliance at 11 locations throughout NC and SC. The appliance stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NC during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Chip Player, Queen City TV & Appliance Co., 2430 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208; 704-391-6000, Fax 704-391-6038.
ATS Mobile Electronics operates 49 locations throughout MA and RI. The electronics stores, specializing in mobile phones and accessories, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps, strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NH and RI during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Ernie Pongratz, ATS Mobile Electronics, 1401 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339; 781-871-6321, Fax 781-878-5592.
Slacker CD’s and Games operates nine locations throughout IL and MO. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Paul Zacha, Slacker CD’s and Games, 1010 East Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201; 573-442-3133, Fax 573-442-1898.
Factory Direct Appliance/Home Theatre trades as Factory Direct Appliance at five locations throughout KS and MO. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Omaha, NE during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Dennis Berkastran, Factory Direct Appliance/Home Theatre, 14105 Marshall Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215; 913-888-8076.
Communications Electronics operates 12 locations throughout MD and PA. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Todd Calhoun, Communications Electronics, 1953 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD 21093; 410-252-1222, Fax 410-252-5231.
Northwest Auto World trades as Sounds on Wheels at five locations throughout OR and WA. The electronics stores, specializing in car accessories, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Butch Quintena, Northwest Auto World, 635 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214; 503-231-1630, Fax 503-231-1778.
H.H. Gregg Appliances & Electronics operates 59 locations throughout AL, GA, IN, KY, OH and TN. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. in power centers, malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Birmingham, AL; Charlotte, NC and Greenville and Columbia, SC during the coming 18 months, with representation by J.F. Esselman, Inc. Sears, Circuit City and Best Buy are cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Jack Esselman, J.F. Esselman, Inc., 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 620, Indianapolis, IN 46240; 317-844-6833, Fax 317-582-2350.
Knight Electronics, Inc. trades as Keep in Touch Wireless Choices at eight locations throughout NC. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Henry Knight, Knight Electronics, Inc., PO Box 58640, Raleigh, NC 27658; 919-431-9689, Fax 919-431-9694.
Groupe Dumoulin Electronique, Inc. trades as Groupe Dumoulin Electronique and Audiotronic at 125 locations throughout Canada. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Quebec and Ottawa markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Celion Courtemanche, Groupe Dumoulin Electronique, Inc., 2130 Boul Dagenais, Laval, Quebec, Canada H7L 5X9; 450-963-9558, Fax 450-963-2995.
Palm One Retail Store operates 13 locations throughout CA, GA, MA, MD, NJ, PA and Washington, DC. The electronics stores, specializing in handheld devices and cellular phones, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas, strip centers and office buildings. Plans call for 40 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Levy Commercial Realty, LLC. For more information, contact Steven Levy, Levy Commercial Realty, LLC, PO Box 38466, Germantown, TN 38183; 901-753-4848, Fax 901-753-9077; Email: sllevy@bigfoot.com.
Sprint PCS operates 584 locations nationwide. The electronics stores, specializing in wireless phones, occupy spaces of 1,750 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty, mixed-use and entertainment centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Corridor RF&S Real Estate, LLC. For more information regarding expansion in MD, VA and Washington, DC, contact Jeff Handler, Corridro RF&S Real Estate, LLC, 8807 Glade Hill Road, Fairfax, VA 22031; 703-425-0605, Fax 703-425-6828.
Mid America Wireless operates 10 locations throughout MO. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two to five openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within 20 to 25 miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. A vanilla shell is preferred. For more information, contact Gary Wilbers, Mid America Wireless, 2810 South Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109; 573-659-8700, Fax 573-659-8580; Web site: www.midamericawireless.com.
Best Buy, Canada Ltd. trades as Future Shop Ltd. at 104 locations throughout Canada. The electronics stores, specializing in appliances, computers, and DVD’s, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 34,000 sq.ft. in power centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 24 openings annually throughout the existing market. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within 10 miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Bob Nicholson, Best Buy, Canada Ltd., 8800 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby British Columbia, Canada V5J 5K3; 604-412-1437, Fax 604-412-5274.
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